Something About the Beatles

In this episode, Richard and Robert present an overview of the year and how The Beatles advanced their art. In addition to some rare music, the episode features a two guest authors: Al Sussman and Andrew Grant Jackson. Al is the author of Changin’ Times: 101 Days That Shaped A Generation and the upcoming British Invasion 101: The Need-To-Know Guide. Andrew is the author of Still The Greatest: The Essential Songs of the Beatles’ Solo Careers and the recently published 1965: The Most Revolutionary Year in Music.

Songs include: “You Like Me Too Much,” “That Means A Lot,” “Nowhere Man” and “We Can Work It Out.”

Check out Al on the Things We Said Today podcast

Check out Andrew’s 1965 website here

Department of Corrections: Robert “Freeman,” not Robert “Whitaker”

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In this episode, Robert and Richard discuss the role the Beatles' manager had in their lives and the effect his 1967 death had on the band's fate.

In this episode, Robert and Richard discuss the role the Beatles’ manager had in their lives and the effect his 1967 death had on the band’s fate. They also welcome special guest Vivek Tiwary, author of the New York Times best-seller, The Fifth Beatle – soon to be a motion picture. Songs include: “You’ve Got To Hide Your Love Away,” “Baby You’re A Rich Man,” “America” and “Your Mother Should Know.” Check out www.thefifthbeatle.com

 

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In this episode, Richard and Robert provide an overview of the seventies-era underground Beatle releases, ranging from live recordings to Twickenham Nagra reels.

In this episode, Richard and Robert provide an overview of the seventies-era underground Beatle releases, ranging from live recordings to Twickenham Nagra reels.

Songs include: “Have You Heard the Word,” “You Can’t Do That,” “She Came In Through The Bathroom Window” and “You Never Give Me Your Money.”

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In this episode, Robert and Richard discuss the personal and creative dynamic between these two Beatles, both during and after their bandmate years.

In this episode, Robert and Richard discuss the personal and creative dynamic between these two Beatles, both during and after their bandmate years.

Songs include: €œ”She Said She Said,”€ “Oh My Love” and “Not Guilty.”

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In this episode, Richard and Robert speak to Q104.3's Ken Dashow, host of the New York Breakfast with The Beatles;

In this episode, Richard and Robert speak to Q104.3’s Ken Dashow, host of the New York Breakfast with The Beatles; and get the lowdown on the origins of Beatlefest, as told by Mark Lapidos himself.

Songs include: “New York City” and “All Together Now.”€

Check out: http://www.q1043.com/onair/breakfast-with-the-beatles-16000/ and www.thefest.com

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In this episode, Robert and Richard examine the musicality of Ringo's predecessor in the band.